The Court Cancels Government’s Travel Procedure for Officials
The Sixth Administrative Court of Appeal ruled that the Cabinet of Ministers’ resolution regulating travel abroad for MPs and officials during martial law was illegal. This decision sparked significant public attention as the resolution had set special travel rules for specific categories of citizens.
Legal and Political Implications
In a commentary for Kommersant, Dmytro Kasyanenko, attorney and managing partner at Kasyanenko & Partners, elaborated on the ruling’s importance. He noted that while the decision holds legal and political weight, it does not alter the general travel restrictions for men leaving Ukraine.
“The court actually recognized that the government went beyond its powers when it created a special ‘individual’ mechanism of permits for MPs and officials.”
Kasyanenko highlighted that the ruling reinforces the constitutional principle of equality before the law, stating that public officials cannot receive privileges not established by legislation.
“Legally, this decision may result in the abolition of selective approaches to granting travel permits for officials. But it does not mean an automatic right to travel for men of military age – the general restrictions established by law remain in force.”
Summary
The court’s decision invalidates selective travel permits for officials but maintains general legal restrictions for men of military age, affirming equality before the law.
Author’s summary: The ruling upholds legal equality by canceling special travel permits for officials while retaining existing travel restrictions for military-aged men.